What was your biggest failure?
The interviewer would like to understand what you felt was the most significant failure in your career. This question is not a personal question so be sure to keep your reply career-related. Show that you can accept failure at times, but are able to turn it around, learn from the situation, and bounce back quickly. Explain that you are self-aware enough to acknowledge failure and weakness. You take smart risks, and you view success, failure, and risk-taking as learning experiences.
"My biggest perceived failure is not starting University immediately after High School. Taking a year offset me back more than I thought it could have and it made it difficult for me when it came to being accepted into my top choice University. Although I do regret not getting back into it sooner, it all worked out in the end."
